Francis George Shaw (1809-1882)

of "Stadcona" Staten Island, New York; Abolitionist & Civil Reformer

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He built "Stadcona" (see images) on Staten Island, New York. It cost $80,000, largely financed by the fortune left to him by his father.

Parents (2)

Robert Gould Shaw

Merchant & Philanthropist, of Boston, Massachusetts

1776-1853

Elizabeth (Parkman) Shaw

Mrs. Elizabeth Willard (Parkman) Shaw

1785-1853

Spouse (1)

Sarah (Sturgis) Shaw

Mrs. Sarah Blake (Sturgis) Shaw

1815-1902

Children (5)

Anna (Shaw) Curtis

Mrs. Anna (Shaw) Curtis

1836-1923

Col. Robert Gould Shaw

Commander of the Legendary 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

1837-1863

Susanna (Shaw) Minturn

Mrs. Susanna (Shaw) Minturn

1839-1926

Josephine Shaw Lowell

Founder of the New York Consumers League; Mrs. Josephine (Shaw) Lowell

1843-1905

Ellen (Shaw) Barlow

Mrs. Ellen (Shaw) Barlow

1845-1936

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Abolitionists Boston Brahmin Civil Rights Leaders Gilded Age